Group Fitness Instructor

General Purpose: Leads and coordinates group fitness classes. Educate the participants on fitness and safety. Maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Prepares appropriate equipment and music for each class.
• Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for the class participants.
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
• Tracking class attendance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess current Red Cross CPR certification.
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent. Additional specialty/certifications preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
• Choreography and music skills.
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free fitness classes
• Gym membership

Work Location: In person